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This week on Inside the China Room, Jiang Jiang (JJ) welcomes Prof. Wu Yongping 巫永平, the dean of the Institute of Taiwan at Tsinghua University and a renowned expert on Taiwan affairs and cross-Strait relations.In this episode, Prof. Wu shares his views on the outcomes of Taiwan's elections in January and his understanding of mainstream public opinion, voter divisions on cross-Strait issues, and concerns regarding trust in political figures in Taiwan. He analyzes the performance of the Kuomintang (KMT) in recent elections and the challenges it faces in the coming four years. Additionally, he talks about the influence of the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) and the implications of U.S. government policies on Taiwan. He also elaborates the relationship between the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and the peaceful reunification with Taiwan.This episode was recorded on Feb. 2.Highlights:04:25 - Mainstream public opinion in Taiwan and voters high division on cross-Strait issues10:03 - Prof. Wu's outlook on cross-Strait relations14:23 - KMT's dual challenge: modernizing its image while maintaining cross-Strait relations18:12 - Taiwan People's Party’s influence and future23:12 - U.S. government's policy on the Taiwan issue29:18 - China's commitment to integrated development and peaceful reunification33:50 - Misconceptions about the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and military preparation38:00 - Cautioning against self-fulfilling prophecies: analyzing the perils of Sino-U.S. tensions45:50 - Differences and similarities in challenges faced by Taiwan and the Chinese mainlandYou can also listen to Ginger River Radio on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gingerriver.com
